Lord of The Flies Vocabulary and Spelling List

Question 1

furtive

Answer 1

attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.

Question 2

despotic

Answer 2

tyrannical, dictatorial

Question 3

anarchy

Answer 3

a state of disorder due to an absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems ; absence of government.

Question 4

civilisation

Answer 4

the stage of human social and cultural development and organisation that is considered most advanced.

Question 5

vicissitudes

Answer 5

a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Question 6

ebullience

Answer 6

the quality of being cheerful and full of energy

Question 7

savagery

Answer 7

the quality of being fierce or cruel

Question 8

inherent

Answer 8

existing in something as a permanent, essential or characteristic attribute.

Question 9

derision

Answer 9

contemptuous ridicule or mockery

Question 10

robinsonade

Answer 10

a fictitious narrative of often fantastic adventures in real or imaginary distant places.

Question 11

coerce

Answer 11

to persuade an unwilling person to do something using force or threats.

Question 12

ostracise

Answer 12

exclude from a society/group

Question 13

inimical

Answer 13

tending to obstruct or harm/ unfriendly or hostile

Question 14

tyranny

Answer 14

cruel and oppressive government or rule.

Question 15

democracy

Answer 15

a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

Question 16

sadistic

Answer 16

deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.